Hi Everyone!
I’ve tried a handful of pimple patches, so here are my thoughts on them. I haven’t tried patches that have tea tree or microneedles. I have only ever tried the hydrocolloid patches that just absorb pus.
I know there are so many brands out there, but unfortunately for me, I can’t get them in Canada without having to pay an arm and a leg. For me, I’ve found ones that work well, so I don’t really need to try all of them out there.
I’ve tried both tapered and non-tapered patches. The originals are ones that are the same thickness all around while the tapered ones are thinner around the edge so that it blends into the skin more easily. Tapered are great for wearing out of the house while non-tapered ones are great for overnight use and also can absorb more.
Check out my reviews:
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches | COSRX Clear Fit Master Patches
COSRX vs. Rael | COSRX vs. Nexcare
I have tried five different patches from four brands:
Regular, non-tapered patches – COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches, Nexcare Acne Absorbing Covers
Tapered patches – COSRX Clear Fit Master Patch, Rael Acne Pimple Healing Patch and Subi Perfect Pimple Patch
Nexcare acne absorbing covers are my least favourite patches I’ve tried. They smelled like plastic and both sides were quite sticky (sometimes I didn’t know which side was the sticky side). They were also more yellow than the other patches which made it more noticeable on my skin.
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches are my favourites for overnight pimples.
The tapered ones are the best for wearing out of the house and for spots that are curved. Sometimes the non-tapered ones are too thick to put on the jaw/chin or nose, so a tapered one won’t unstick from your skin.
To me, the COSRX Clear Fit Master Patch, Rael Acne Pimple Healing Patch and Subi Perfect Pimple Patch are all the same in terms of efficacy. So, the deciding factor would be the price and whether you want one or two sizes.
*All prices are in Canadian unless stated otherwise
COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches
1 pack = 24 patches with 3 sizes (10x7mm, 5x10mm, 9x12mm)
Amazon.ca – $15 for a 3 pack (72 patches) = 0.2083 per patch
Chuusi.ca – $4.50 for 1 pack (24 patches) = 0.1875 per patch
COSRX Clear Fit Master Patches
1 pack = 18 patches with 1 size (18x10mm)
Amazon.ca – $24 for a 3 pack (54 patches) = 0.44 per patch
Chuusi.ca – $4.50 for 1 pack (18 patches) = 0.25 per patch
Subi Beauty Perfect Pimple Patches
1 pack = 18 patches with 1 size (18x10mm)
Subi Beauty – $29.95 USD for a 3 pack (54 patches) = $0.55 USD per patch
Rael Acne Pimple Healing Patches
1 pack = 24 patches with 2 sizes (12x10mm, 12x12mm)
Amazon.ca – $25.49 for a 4 pack (96 patches) = 0.27 per patch
Nexcare Acne Absorbing Covers
1 pack = 36 patches with 2 sizes (24x8mm, 12x12mm)
Amazon.ca – $11.50 for a 1 pack (36 patches) = 0.32 per patch
For me, as a Canadian, the COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patches are the cheapest from Chuusi.ca and the Clear Fit Patches are the cheapest tapered patches (also from Chuusi.ca).
I do like the option of having two sizes from Rael, but if I’m already making an order on Chuusi.ca, I would buy the COSRX Clear Fit ones.
What are your fave acne patches?
Love,
